Licensure and Accreditation Information for Maryland Counselors

Licensure and college/university accreditation are a critical element of our professional identity. Licensure in the State of Maryland is regulated by theMaryland Department of Health and Hygieneunder Title 17, Health Occupation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

For general information about licensure, accreditation, and certification requirements for the counseling profession, please visit the American Counseling Association’sLicensure & Certificationwebpage.

Professional Impact

As mental health professionals, we have varying ideas about what is best for education, accreditation, and licensure. All of these issues strongly influence the counseling profession and the services we provide to clients. MCA feels it is important to provide members with information regarding these issues and current events which are taking place which directly impact our profession. The purpose of this page is not to take a stand; but rather to provide members with information from several sources regarding licensure, accreditation, and certification.

We hope you find all of this information helpful and informative in knowing more about accreditation and licensure and how these issues impact the work we do.